Purchaser in Dungannon

Haughey Recruitment; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Purchaser in Dungannon to join a busy manufacturing client. You will source and purchase goods, raw materials and services to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while maintaining best value and cost effectiveness.

Work closely with suppliers, Stores and internal departments to maintain optimum stock levels, identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure a smooth purchasing process. 1–2 years' purchasing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' purchasing experience, including supplier negotiation and commercial understanding.
• Proven ability to identify cost savings and add value.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using an MRP/ERP system.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Previous purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, components and services in line with cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Ensure continuity of supply and proactively address potential shortages or delays.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance, costs, stock levels and shortages.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing, stock and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials and support kitting schedules.
• Work closely with Stores and internal teams to ensure materials are available on a JIT basis.
• Support stock reviews and purchasing processes.
• Produce purchasing and supplier performance reports.
• Develop strong product and supplier knowledge.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier negotiation

Commercial understanding

Cost savings

Communication

Relationship-building

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

MRP/ERP system

GCSE English & Maths

Engineering/manufacturing experience

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

MRP/ERP system

Job description

Job Role: Purchaser in Dungannon

Our busy Manufacturing client in the Dungannon area requires an experienced Purchaser to join a busy Purchasing Department.

You will play a key role in sourcing and purchasing goods, raw materials, components and services, ensuring the business achieveson‑time, in‑full delivery while maintaining best value and cost effectiveness.

Working closely with suppliers, Stores and internal departments, you will help maintain optimum stock levels, identify cost‑saving opportunities and ensure a consistent and efficient purchasing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, components and services in line with cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Ensure continuity of supply and proactively address potential shortages or delays.
• Identify cost‑saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance, costs, stock levels and shortages.
• Investigate and resolve purchasing, stock and payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate Bills of Materials and support kitting schedules.
• Work closely with Stores and internal teams to ensure materials are available on a JIT basis.
• Support stock reviews and purchasing processes.
• Produce purchasing and supplier performance reports.
• Develop strong product and supplier knowledge.

Personal Specification

• 1–2 years' purchasing experience, including supplier negotiation and commercial understanding.
• A proven ability to identify cost savings and add value.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using an MRP/ERP system.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Previous purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Purchaser to join a busy team and play an important role in supporting supply, cost control and operational efficiency.